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preform

 

[ priːˈfɔːrm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

3D modeling

Preform refers to the preliminary shaping of a material before it undergoes further processing or final shaping. In manufacturing, preforming is often the first step in producing items, allowing for easier manipulation or transformation in subsequent stages. This technique is commonly used in materials like metal and plastic, where creating a preform reduces wastage of the final material and enhances efficiency in production. Preforming is essential in industries such as textiles and plastics, facilitating the creation of complex shapes and structures.

Synonyms

mold, prepare, shape

Examples of usage

  • The factory will preform the plastic before molding.
  • Tools are used to preform the metal sheets.
  • We need to preform the fiber before weaving it.
  • They decided to preform the components for better accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "preform" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-forma

🇮🇳 पूर्व-प्रदर्शन

🇩🇪 Vorform

🇮🇩 pra-bentuk

🇺🇦 попередня форма

🇵🇱 preforma

🇯🇵 プレフォーム

🇫🇷 préforme

🇪🇸 preforma

🇹🇷 ön şekil

🇰🇷 프리폼

🇸🇦 شكل مسبق

🇨🇿 předforma

🇸🇰 predforma

🇨🇳 预形

🇸🇮 predforma

🇮🇸 forskrift

🇰🇿 алдын ала форма

🇬🇪 წინა ფორმა

🇦🇿 ön form

🇲🇽 preforma

Etymology

The word 'preform' is derived from the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before', and the verb 'form', which comes from the Latin 'formare', meaning 'to shape' or 'to mold'. The term began to appear in the English language around the late 20th century, as advancements in manufacturing and material science led to new processes and techniques. These developments in technology encouraged the use of preforming as a crucial step in production, highlighting how materials could be efficiently shaped and processed before reaching their final forms. As industries evolved, so did the terminology associated with them, leading to the adoption of 'preform' as a standard term in fields like engineering and manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,195 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.